"Albert Bridge in west London has been closed to traffic after cracks were found in a cast iron component. Kensington and Chelsea Council previously said concerns had been raised during routine maintenance of the 150-year-old crossing, which connects Battersea to Chelsea. It said all similar components were now being checked using ultrasonic technology to review and scan. An update on the timeline for repairs is expected later this month, following investigations."
"Councillor Johnny Thalassites, the council's lead member for environment and planning, said the structure "requires constant care and attention". "The safety of the bridge's users is our absolute priority, so we have taken the precautionary step of closing the bridge to vehicles to allow our expert teams to carry out further investigations," he said, adding that work was progressing "at pace"."
Albert Bridge in west London has been closed to vehicles after cracks were found in a cast-iron component. The 150-year-old crossing connects Battersea to Chelsea and remains open to pedestrians. Traffic is being diverted via Chelsea Bridge and Battersea Bridge while the closure is in effect. All similar cast-iron components are being inspected using ultrasonic technology to review and scan for defects. An update on the timeline for repairs is expected later this month following ongoing investigations. The Grade II-listed bridge opened in 1873 and is one of only two London bridges never to have been replaced, along with Tower Bridge. The structure requires constant care and attention and work is progressing at pace to address the issue.
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